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Perfect Red Velvet Patriotic Cupcakes Easy 4th of July Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These red velvet patriotic cupcakes feature a moist, tender crumb topped with smooth, lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting and festive blue and white sprinkles, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring gel
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups (360 to 480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Blue and white sprinkles or edible stars (for decoration)
  • Fresh berries (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring gel until smooth and bright red.
  4. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about ⅔ full with batter, approximately 12 cupcakes.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (30-40 minutes).
  8. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes).
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined.
  10. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes using a knife or piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  12. Decorate with blue and white sprinkles or edible stars. Optionally, add fresh berries on the side.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color. Ensure eggs, butter, and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth batter and frosting. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cupcakes tender. Chill frosting if too soft before applying. Store cupcakes in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted for up to 2 months.

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